Arthur Lee Ruffin Sr. was born on March 6, 1955 to the late Earnest and Lubertie Ruffin. Arthur was a proud graduate of A.H. Parker high School. He also attended Lawson State Community College. He was an avid sports fan of basketball and football. As a youth he played basketball with the team of A.G. Gaston Boys Club. With his outgoing personality he had many nicknames such as Stretch, Big Man, Big A and Boony which he answered to them all. With his courteous and outgoing disposition he found joy in helping other people. He worked with Allied and United Moving Companies, moving people all across the country. When he retired he worked for Life Care where he enjoyed transporting/assisting people. He had a loud hearty laugh as he would jokingly make smart remarks. Arthur was a loyal man who loved the Lord and later confessed Christ into in his life.  He leaves to cherish his memories through his mother Lubertie Ruffin and sister Melinda Ruffin, also the mother of his children, Debra A. Ruffin. His loving children Arthur L. (LaShaunda) Ruffin Jr, Aundre L. Ruffin, Tomeka L. Ruffin, Delana(Jalil)Ruffin-Thompson, Damon(Latoshia)Steen,  Alfred(Latonya) Freeman. He has 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.